Research in the Iyer Stem Cell and Regeneration lab focuses on engineering human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) to understand and regenerate region-specific neural circuits in the spinal cord. Projects involve directing hPSC fate, developmental and neurodegenerative disease modeling in vitro, and biomanufacturing cell therapies. We are a small but growing team of collaborative, interdisciplinary scientists and engineers spanning biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, molecular biology, developmental biology, and neuroscience. We value inclusivity and promote creative teamwork as a means to develop innovative solutions to critical biomedical problems and enhance our mission to train the next generation of scientists. We are interested in highly self-motivated and collaborative team members, and will orient your experience in the lab to help you achieve your long-term professional goals. To see our amazing research please visit our website Iyer Lab
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What You'll Do
Under the close supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Technician will manage daily/weekly lab maintenance tasks, assist in the cultivation of human stem cells, and provide support for a range standardized assays used in the laboratory. professional goals.
Responsibilities include:
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting of instruments, taking and recording corrective actions, maintenance of equipment in working order. • Assist in the setup of new procedures, modification of existing procedures, update of procedure manuals • Participate in lab duties maintaining shared lab space and supplies • Attends mandatory annual training sessions in fire safety, chemical hygiene, and laboratory safety, HIPAA compliance • Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed i.e., assisting in order and stock levels, making lab stock solutions for assays and culture medium, autoclave trash, waste pick-up coordinator, protocol write-ups and updates of general lab activities • Cell culture - standard cell culture techniques, media preparation, cell expansion, cell storage • Molecular biology - standard assays (qPCR), protein and immunohistochemistry characterization of cells and tissue samples • Specific experimental assistance as needed
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
• Knowledge and skills typically acquired by a BS degree in biomedical engineering, biology, neuroscience, or a related field. • Wet lab, biological laboratory experience (academic or industrial) • Ability to work accurately, effectively, within a team and independently under pressure and to meet deadlines • Ability to manage work with minimal supervision. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; highly self-motivated • Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail • Motivation to learn and grow in scientific expertise • Ability to trouble-shoot technical issues • Ability to plan and prioritize work while responding flexibly to rapidly changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
• BS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field • Experience in mammalian cell culture, basic molecular biology techniques, and fluorescence imaging • Ability to read scientific literature and adapt/design new protocols • Accurate, detailed data and record keeping • Experience with ImageJ, statistical software and/or programming
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